For director Rian Johnson, Star Wars: The Last Jedi was just the beginning of his journey in a galaxy far, far away.

Lucasfilm is excited to announce that Johnson will create a brand-new Star Wars trilogy, the first of which he is also set to write and direct, with longtime collaborator Ram Bergman onboard to produce.

I also saw this news yesterday! Very excited about this news.
I won’t lie I was saddened to hear Rian wasn’t directing IX because of all the positivity coming from Lucasfilm during and after wrapping the production of TLJ.
Now we don’t know how TLJ will actually be for a little over a month (that’s crazy) but if Lucasfilm trusts him with an entire trilogy then I think we can walk into the theaters this December with little trepidation it will not be great.
Ok now my guess is we’re going to see The Old Republic and Snoke will be in it! If the rumors are true about Snoke then what I said about Snoke being the gateway to the Old Republic is right! Also after this trilogy Lucasfilm could return to do a follow up trilogy after Episode IX with Rey and Kylo...
Oh and when are we gonna hear about the Kenobi stand alone film?! Ewan Macgreggor is ready to go!

As writer-director of The Last Jedi, Johnson conceived and realized a powerful film of which Lucasfilm and Disney are immensely proud. In shepherding this new trilogy, which is separate from the episodic Skywalker saga, Johnson will introduce new characters from a corner of the galaxy that Star Wars lore has never before explored.

So based on this quote I think it’s safe to say an Old Republic trilogy still fits with in the parameters of the quote.

As writer-director of The Last Jedi, Johnson conceived and realized a powerful film of which Lucasfilm and Disney are immensely proud. In shepherding this new trilogy, which is separate from the episodic Skywalker saga, Johnson will introduce new characters from a corner of the galaxy that Star Wars lore has never before explored.

So based on this quote I think it’s safe to say an Old Republic trilogy still fits with in the parameters of the quote.

Doubt it because Disney says it's a part of Star Wars that has NEVER been explored.﻿ And Using the word 'lore' so that includes canon and legends. Brand new basically.﻿

Thrawn has already been changed as he is now in the TV series SW Rebels. Zahn has already wrote one new novel changing Thrawn's past and a second is to be released. The old trilogy is now part of the "Legends" and not canon. The new novels and Thrawn appearance in Rebels are canon.

I won't be surprised if it is either a new take on X-Wing series. The old books were popular but since they are no longer canon LFL can rewrite introducing different characters and set in a different time.

I won't be surprised if it is either a new take on X-Wing series. The old books were popular but since they are no longer canon LFL can rewrite introducing different characters and set in a different time.

I'd be for that. The aerial battle scenes were always my favorites in the OT.

Thrawn has already been changed as he is now in the TV series SW Rebels. Zahn has already wrote one new novel changing Thrawn's past and a second is to be released. The old trilogy is now part of the "Legends" and not canon. The new novels and Thrawn appearance in Rebels are canon.

I won't be surprised if it is either a new take on X-Wing series. The old books were popular but since they are no longer canon LFL can rewrite introducing different characters and set in a different time.

An X-Wing series would be immense! I’ve always wanted to see that, and as much as I loved Rogue One, I was gutted when I realised that it wasn’t about Wedge.

I also saw this news yesterday! Very excited about this news. I won’t lie I was saddened to hear Rian wasn’t directing IX because of all the positivity coming from Lucasfilm during and after wrapping the production of TLJ. Now we don’t know how TLJ will actually be for a little over a month (that’s crazy) but if Lucasfilm trusts him with an entire trilogy then I think we can walk into the theaters this December with little trepidation it will not be great.
Ok now my guess is we’re going to see The Old Republic and Snoke will be in it! If the rumors are true about Snoke then what I said about Snoke being the gateway to the Old Republic is right! Also after this trilogy Lucasfilm could return to do a follow up trilogy after Episode IX with Rey and Kylo...
Oh and when are we gonna hear about the Kenobi stand alone film?! Ewan Macgreggor is ready to go!

I also saw this news yesterday! Very excited about this news. I won’t lie I was saddened to hear Rian wasn’t directing IX because of all the positivity coming from Lucasfilm during and after wrapping the production of TLJ. Now we don’t know how TLJ will actually be for a little over a month (that’s crazy) but if Lucasfilm trusts him with an entire trilogy then I think we can walk into the theaters this December with little trepidation it will not be great.
Ok now my guess is we’re going to see The Old Republic and Snoke will be in it! If the rumors are true about Snoke then what I said about Snoke being the gateway to the Old Republic is right! Also after this trilogy Lucasfilm could return to do a follow up trilogy after Episode IX with Rey and Kylo...
Oh and when are we gonna hear about the Kenobi stand alone film?! Ewan Macgreggor is ready to go!

Still no official confirmation, but Johnson's trilogy has been canceled according to rumors earlier this year: Cosmic Book News

I'm not sure what to feel about this. I'd have likely checked out his trilogy, as it would have been standalone. I honestly would have preferred if they'd just given him that trilogy to do what he wanted with and not Episode VIII.

That being said, I think I'd also hate the idea of rewarding Episode VIII. It's been suggested Solo didn't do as well because some wanted to send a message about VIII. Well, I'd hate if that was the case, because it sends the wrong message and potentially damages the likelihood of Solo sequels. I'd prefer a statement by staying clear of further Rian Johnson SW movies.

But I like the idea of one guy (in this case Johnson) having a whole trilogy from the get-go. If that approach had been taken with the sequel trilogy, rather than rushing them out with alternating directors each bringing their own "vision", we'd have much better Episodes VII and VIII.

Still no official confirmation, but Johnson's trilogy has been canceled according to rumors earlier this year: Cosmic Book News

I'm not sure what to feel about this. I'd have likely checked out his trilogy, as it would have been standalone. I honestly would have preferred if they'd just given him that trilogy to do what he wanted with and not Episode VIII.

That being said, I think I'd also hate the idea of rewarding Episode VIII. It's been suggested Solo didn't do as well because some wanted to send a message about VIII. Well, I'd hate if that was the case, because it sends the wrong message and potentially damages the likelihood of Solo sequels. I'd prefer a statement by staying clear of further Rian Johnson SW movies.

I had planned to see Solo in theater and one of the reasons I chose not to go early was because of Episode VIII. As it happened, I didn't had a chance later to see it in theater (and I found it a bit bland and visually unappealing).

borgmatrix wrote:But I like the idea of one guy (in this case Johnson) having a whole trilogy from the get-go. If that approach had been taken with the sequel trilogy, rather than rushing them out with alternating directors each bringing their own "vision", we'd have much better Episodes VII and VIII.

Yes, that had been for the best. Instead of rushing the movies from the get-go, they should've planned it better. Kennedy is not a storyteller and the Saga should've been handled by someone with a creative vision. Jar Jar wrote a draft for VIII which Johnson discarded entirely, the best would've been for someone to have actually filmed that instead, even if I find Abrams lacking in both writing and directing (I think Abrams is derivative and tries too hard to emulate Spielberg and Lucas, but he doesn't have the same visual talent which is needed and which Johnson has next to nothing of).

I had planned to see Solo in theater and one of the reasons I chose not to go early was because of Episode VIII. As it happened, I didn't had a chance later to see it in theater (and I found it a bit bland and visually unappealing).

I quite liked it. I'm aware of the drama with the production and the movie might have ended somewhat rough around the edges, but I'll admit, given the director switch and behind the scenes creative differences, it came out much smoother than I would have expected. I liked it much, much more than TFA and TLJ. Bland and visually unappealing is nowhere near as egregious a problem than being inconsistent and disrespectful to previous entries and canon.

Regarding the visuals, I was not familiar with the cinematographer and found an article about his approach enlightening (pun recognized and somewhat intentional...lol). I went in with a different mindset after learning about his style.

At the very least, I liked the performances and content, and felt there was more punch/spark in places than in TLJ. Much more. My biggest criticism was that it was too long.

Yes, that had been for the best. Instead of rushing the movies from the get-go, they should've planned it better. Kennedy is not a storyteller and the Saga should've been handled by someone with a creative vision. Jar Jar wrote a draft for VIII which Johnson discarded entirely, the best would've been for someone to have actually filmed that instead, even if I find Abrams lacking in both writing and directing (I think Abrams is derivative and tries too hard to emulate Spielberg and Lucas, but he doesn't have the same visual talent which is needed and which Johnson has next to nothing of).

I really have no problem with JJ's direction. If someone other than him and Kasdan had delivered a good script, I doubt I'd have criticisms the direction. Visually, I found it interesting, even dynamic in places. I liked the physical/visceral feel at times, especially during the opening sequences.

I'm not saying he's perfect, just that I don't much to gripe about there. Its the writing/plotting and creative choices that truly angered me.